Write a 750–1000-word essay about a topic in which you argue for the existence of a particular phenomenon by stating a generalisation about the topic.
Then you will support that generalisation (in the form of a thesis statement) by choosing to write a single-example illustration essay or a multiple-example illustration essay (see Unit V, Lesson 2). The essay should be written in the style and form described within Unit V.
Purpose: Throughout Unit V, we have discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of those conventions by putting your knowledge to practice. In a larger context, the purpose of writing an illustration essay is to convey an idea to the reader by providing illustrations (examples) that will solidify the existence of a topic.
Process: For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:
Stylistic details: All essays must meet the following requirements:
The following document will assist you in creating this assignment:
Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.
preferred topic
o What are the most helpful study habits?
o What are your recommendations for staying motivated when doing course work?
o Why did you choose online education?
o What are the benefits of online education?
o How can students avoid procrastination?
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o Describe the negative (or positive) aspects of social networking.
o How are people dependent upon technology?
o In what ways has technology made people better (or worse) communicators?
o Describe the best uses for a particular technology (e.g., a tablet, smartphone, computer).